New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Dr Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Indian politician and former United Nations diplomat, recently visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, describing it as an "extraordinary experience" and a "remarkable structure" that transcends its spiritual significance.
Bengaluru, Oct 18 (IANS) Following the decision to make it mandatory for private organisations to obtain permission from the government to hold events, the Karnataka government has issued orders regarding the regulation of the use of government properties and premises by private organisations, associations or groups of persons.
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) The convoy of BJP's Darjeeling MP Raju Bista was attacked by miscreants on Saturday evening by miscreants in the Sukhia Pokhari area of north Bengal.
Bengaluru, Oct 18 (IANS) The Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has objected to the denial of permission for the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) foot march in Chittapur and the removal of buntings and banners despite collecting nearly Rs 6,000 as fees for putting them up.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday dismissed speculation of discord within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, asserting that the alliance remains cohesive and democratic in its functioning.
Dehradun, Oct 18 (IANS) In a heart-warming display of camaraderie amid the festive glow of Dhanteras, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Defence Colony residence of former Chief Minister and Haridwar MP Trivendra Singh Rawat on Saturday.
Raipur, 18 Oct (IANS) In a historic breakthrough, the PM Modi government has dealt a decisive blow to Maoist insurgency, with mass surrenders and a dramatic fall in violence across former hotspots.
Patna, Oct 18 (IANS) Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) while addressing a massive public meeting in Sasaram’s New Stadium, Fazalganj, following the nomination of NDA candidates.
Karnal, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Minister Manohar Lal visited Karnal, Haryana, on Saturday and addressed a press conference announcing that a series of nationwide programmes will be held to commemorate National Unity Day, marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. These events will be organised from October 31 to December 31.
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Saturday, had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the decision of the Union government to appoint former Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and ex-Director General of the Border Security Force, Pankaj Kumar Singh, as an interlocutor for the tripartite talks over a permanent political solution to the longstanding demand for a separate Gorkhaland statehood, forking out the hills of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong, and the parts of the plans in the Terai and Dooars regions in north Bengal.
